The Technological Sonar, promoted by B2E CoLAB, presents the latest innovations in the blue bioeconomy. In May, we highlighted the lucrative potential of tropical shrimp farming in temperate countries, as well as the antiviral power of red algae against herpes. Chitosan proves versatile, with varied biomedical applications, while certain marine algae offer benefits for food and pharmaceuticals. The fishing industry also takes advantage of by-products, transforming them into fertilizers and protein concentrates. Furthermore, integrated multitrophic aquaculture emerges as a sustainable solution for the shellfish sector. Stay informed about these promising innovations and technological advances in the blue bioeconomy.

AQUACULTURE

The German Champion of RAS Shrimp

Bert Wecker, founder of the German company Neomar, believes that tropical shrimp farming in temperate climate countries is about to become highly profitable and that the sector is ready to expand, both in Europe and North America.

In The Fish Site
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Process and system for closed-loop multitrophic aquaculture

The present invention relates to the field of multitrophic aquaculture systems. Integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) has been proposed as a more sustainable solution to the demand for seafood. IMTA refers to the co-culture of different species belonging to different trophic levels. Typically, IMTA systems provide by-products, including waste, from one aquatic species as production factors for another. Lower trophic level species, for example, plants or invertebrates, can use the waste from higher trophic level species as nutrients. Lower trophic level species can be harvested in addition to fish, so that the aquaculturist obtains more yields, or used again as fish feed.

In Patenscope
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Antiviral Activity of Red Algae Phycocolloids Against Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in Vitro

This study evaluates the in vitro antiviral potential of red algae extracts obtained from *Agarophyton chilense*, *Mazzaella laminarioides*, *Porphyridium cruentum*, and *Porphyridium purpureum* against HSV-2. Future assays in in vivo models of HSV-2 infection should reveal the therapeutic potential of these algae compounds as novel antivirals against this virus.

In NCBI
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Chitosan: A Biopolymer with Potential for Controlled Drug Release and Biomedical Applications

Chitosan has been used in numerous biomedical applications, such as bone regeneration, cartilage tissue regeneration, cardiac tissue regeneration, corneal regeneration, periodontal tissue regeneration, and wound healing. This article summarizes recent findings on chitosan and its application in controlled drug release and biomedical science.

In NCBI
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LIVING MARINE RESOURCES

Preparation methods, biological activities and potential applications of seaweed oligosaccharides: a review

Seaweed is a valuable source of health-promoting molecules and has been consumed by Asians for decades. Among aquatic flora, seaweed stands out in terms of its high content of seaweed polysaccharides, such as carrageenan, alginate, fucoidan, laminaran, agarose, rhamnan and ulvan. The highlights of the biological activities of seaweed oligosaccharides and their potential applications in food, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals will also be discussed and summarized.

In Science Direct
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Microbial-Based Process for Improving the Quality of Protein Concentrate

The invention relates to incubation processes and, specifically, to microbial-based incubation processes for producing high-quality protein concentrates, including the products obtained and the use of such products in the formulation of animal diets.

In Patenscope
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Method for producing a fertilizer composition from by-products of the fishing industry and poultry processing waste, product obtained and use

A process is presented for obtaining fertilizers and/or compositions with fertilizer characteristics from by-products of the fishing industry, or even from protein concentrate obtained from fish and/or their processing waste.

In Patenscope
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Composition for maintaining the freshness of microalgae, freshness-maintenance agent and storage method

This patent provides a composition for maintaining the freshness of microalgae, a freshness-maintenance agent and a method for preserving the same. The use of the preservative to preserve microalgae at room temperature ensures a long shelf life, high microalgae vitality and a lower bacterial content.

In Spain cenet
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